Audi A8 L vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Audi A8 L and Mercedes-Benz S-Class comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Audi A8 L Technology is priced at ₹1.54 Cr, Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 350d is priced at ₹1.85 Cr.
Audi A8 L Technology comes with 2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 350d comes with 2925 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Audi A8 L vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Audi A8 L	Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Engine Capacity	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2925 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	344 bhp @ 5000-6400 rpm	282 bhp @ 3400-4600 rpm
Transmission	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Diesel

Audi A8 L

₹ 1.54 Cr

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

₹ 1.85 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price

1.54 Cr

1.85 Cr

EMI

₹2,83,957

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹3,40,862

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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Brochure

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User Rating

4.4

4.3

NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Frunk Storage

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No of Rows

2 Rows

Seating Capacity

4 Person

5 Person

Doors

4 Doors

Bootspace

505 litres

550 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

72 litres

65 litres

Highway Mileage

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AC Regular Charging

—

Range

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Fuel Type

Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)

Diesel

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

500 Nm @ 1370-4500 Rpm

600 Nm @ 1200-3200 Rpm

DC Fast Charging

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Transmission

Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Engine Type

3.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V6 MHEV

2.9L OM656 Turbocharged I6

Electric Motor Assist

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Battery

48 Volt

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Battery Charging

—

Electric Motor

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

344 Bhp @ 5000-6400 Rpm

282 Bhp @ 3400-4600 Rpm

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

5.7 seconds

6.4 seconds

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Alternate Fuel

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

500 Nm @ 1370-4500 Rpm

600 Nm @ 1200-3200 Rpm

Max Motor Performance

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Mileage (ARAI)

10.8 kmpl

12.8 kmpl

AC Fast Charging

—

Top Speed

250 kmph

Drivetrain

AWD

Driving Range

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Engine

2995 Cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

2925 Cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

5.7 seconds

6.4 seconds

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Turbocharger / Supercharger

Twin Turbo

Turbocharged

City Mileage

—

Ground Clearance (unladen)

—

Height

1488 mm

1503 mm

Width

1945 mm

1954 mm

Ground Clearance

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Kerb Weight

—

Wheelbase

3128 mm

3216 mm

Length

5320 mm

5289 mm

Rear Suspension

Predictive Active Air Suspension

Multi-Link Independent With Air Springs

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Front Tyres

255 / 45 R19

R19

Rear Tyres

255 / 45 R19

R19

Front Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Front Suspension

Predictive Active Air Suspension

Four-Link With Air Springs

Four Wheel Steering

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Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Minimum Turning Radius

6.45 metres

5.6 metres

Antenna

—

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Body-coloured Bumpers

Rub-strips

Chrome Finish

Roof-mounted Antenna

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body Kit

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Child Safety Lock

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Engine Immobiliser

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

16 Way Electrically Adjustable With 2 Memory Presets (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle Up / Down, Shoulder Support Forward / Back) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Forward / Back)

16 Way Electrically Adjustable With 3 Memory Presets (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support Forward / Back)

Front Seatback Pockets

Headrests

Front & Rear

Driver Armrest

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated And Cooled

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

10 Way Electrically Adjustable With 2 Memory Presets (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Forward / Back)

12 Way Electrically Adjustable (backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle: Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support: Forward / Back)

Massage Seats

Second Row Seat Adjustment

12 Way Electrically Adjustable (backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle: Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support: Forward / Back)

Driver Seat Adjustment

Interiors

Dual Tone

Interior Colours

Black, Merino Gray / Meteorite Gray, Merlot Red / Black, Metropolis Gray / Granite Gray, Mother-of-Pearl / Sapwood Brown, Nutmeg Brown / Black, Nutmeg Brown / Tourmaline Blue, Saiga Beige / Black, Sard Brown / Black

Sienna Black / Black With High-gloss Black Poplar Wood Trim, Beige / Black With High-gloss Black Poplar Wood Trim

Seat Upholstery

Leather

Ventilated Seats

All

Rear Armrest

Audio Controls & Cup Holder

Folding Rear Seat

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Split Rear Seat

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Departure Prevention

Puncture Repair Kit

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Child Seat Anchor Points

Seat Belt Warning

Airbags

6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)

Blind Spot Detection

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

NCAP Rating

Not Tested

High-beam Assist

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Rear Middle Head Rest

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

Dashcam

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Exterior Door Handles

Chrome

Body Coloured

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Bootlid Opener

Electric Opening And Closing

Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

Body Coloured

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Soft-close Door

Rear Windshield Blind

Electric

Rear Defogger

Scuff Plates

Metallic

Illuminated

Rain-sensing Wipers

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

One Touch Up

All

One Touch Down

All

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

Side Window Blinds

Rear - Electric

Rear Wiper

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Speakers

Infotainment Screen Size

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12.8 inch

Voice Command

GPS Navigation System

Internal Hard Drive

Head Unit Size

Not Available

Wireless Charger

AUX Compatibility

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

AM/FM Radio

Steering-mounted controls

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

Touchscreen Size

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12.8 inch

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

USB Compatibility

Display

Touch-screen Display

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)

DVD Playback

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

Android Auto

Wireless

iPod Compatibility

Gesture Control

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Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Average Speed

Clock

Digital

Instantaneous Consumption

Distance to Empty

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Tachometer

Digital

Shift Indicator

Dynamic

Door Ajar Warning

Instrument Cluster

Digital

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Gear Indicator

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

Unlimited

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Cooled Glovebox

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Driver Armrest Storage

Sunglass Holder

Third Row Cup Holders

—

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

Yes(Front Only)

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Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Four Zone)

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Cabin Boot Access

Third Row AC Zone

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Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

12V Power Outlets

Parking Assist

360 Degree Camera

Heater

Steering Adjustment

Electric Tilt & Telescopic

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - All

Cruise Control

Rear AC

Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest And On Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone

Air Purifier

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Taillights

LED

Puddle Lamps

Automatic Headlamps

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Ambient Interior Count

—

Fog Lights

LED

LED On Front, LED On Rear

Reading Lamp

Both Sides

Headlights

LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Glovebox Lamp

Headlight Height Adjuster

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Cornering Headlights

Intelligent

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Rear Reading Lamp

Both Sides

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Ride Height Adjustment

Differential Lock

Electronic

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Four-Wheel-Drive

Torque-On-Demand

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Brake Assist (BA)

Hill Descent Control

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Audi A8 L

✓Ultra-luxurious rear-seat experience, ideal for chauffeur-driven owners.
✓Powerful yet refined V6 petrol engine with mild-hybrid efficiency.
✓Predictive active suspension delivers unmatched ride comfort.
✓Best-in-class infotainment and sound system quality.
✓Strong safety and driver assistance feature set.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

✓Unmatched comfort for rear-seat passengers
✓Smooth and powerful inline-six engines with mild-hybrid boost
✓Best-in-class ride quality with AIRMATIC suspension
✓Extremely advanced MBUX tech with OLED displays
✓Rear-axle steering improves manoeuvrability
✓Executive rear seating package offers true limousine luxury
✓Strong safety suite with rear airbags and PRE-SAFE®
✓Superior interior quality and craftsmanship

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